International

Floods in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana have killed dozens, with more deaths expected as rescue teams search for victims during the rainy season. Climate breakdown and poor waste management are exacerbating the extreme weather events.

A young Indonesian couple was publicly caned in Aceh province for violating Islamic law by kissing during a TikTok livestream. The couple was whipped 21 times each in front of at least 100 people.

Separatist rebels in Indonesia's Papua region have killed an American pilot and set a civilian plane on fire, in an attack described as a 'message' to the US and Indonesian governments. The incident occurred in the Yahukimo region of Highland Papua province.

A small bird's nest made from fibre-optic cable and grass has been discovered near the front line of the war in Ukraine, highlighting the impact of war on nature.

At least 17 people killed and 86 injured in large-scale Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, with children among the casualties. The attack was a response to recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has stated she will not run for president next year if a Paris appeals court orders her to wear an electronic tag. The court is due to issue its verdict on Tuesday.

A severe heatwave has reached Ukraine's frontline, with temperatures soaring to 37C. Ukrainian troops are adapting their strategies to cope with the heat, targeting Russian supply routes and logistics.

Vadym Iermolaiev, one of Ukraine's richest men, was seriously injured in a bomb attack in Monaco. The attack is shrouded in mystery, with various theories emerging about the motive.

A preliminary analysis of satellite data suggests that the scale of destruction from the twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela last week could be far more severe than initially estimated, with approximately 58,870 buildings likely damaged or destroyed.

Firefighters battle multiple wildfires in southern France and Greece, with thousands evacuated due to strong winds and parched conditions. Europe's recent heatwave has elevated the risk of wildfires.

Shares in chipmakers have surged in the first half of 2026 as investors piled into companies that make the hardware underpinning the AI boom. Semiconductor and memory chip manufacturers have seen their profits soar.

Outgoing Sen. Mitch McConnell was found unconscious in his Washington, D.C., home after a heart attack. The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican received CPR and is recovering.

Donald Trump has refused to renew the North American trade pact, opting for annual reviews instead. The USMCA stays in force while negotiations continue, but its fate remains uncertain.

Amnesty International alleges Sudan's Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing in El Fasher, with widespread massacres and targeting of children and non-Arab communities.

Three people died from suffocation during mass celebrations in Mexico City after the country's World Cup victory. The victims were a 44-year-old man, a 19-year-old woman, and a 48-year-old woman.

Mass protests against foreigners in South Africa have turned violent, with at least four killed and tens of thousands fleeing for safety. The government has intensified its crackdown on undocumented immigration, but critics say it is not doing enough to hold perpetrators accountable.

Three suspects were arrested after a CBS News Chicago television crew was attacked while setting up for a live broadcast near the Adler Planetarium in Chicago.

Christine Lagarde defends the European Central Bank's recent rate hike as a necessary measure to combat inflationary pressures. The bank raised its benchmark rate to 2.25% in June, the first rate move in a year.